I don't know about your family but anytime our family can include game playing in our school lessons – we do – and love it! In my opinion, playing games is an awesome way to learn anything. The Reading Game is a fast action memory card game designed to help supplement young children on their path to learning to read. Disclaimer: I was sent this game for FREE in exchange for my honest review. … [Read more...] about Make Learning to Read Fun with The Reading Game
7 Engaging American Literature Curriculum Choices for Your Homeschool
American literature curriculum is often something parents of high schoolers are looking for as it is typically a required course for high school. But how do you choose one? And what good options are out there for us homeschoolers? What other ways can you teach it and what resources are out there? Read on and find out! Teaching Literature in Your Homeschool Teaching Literature in your … [Read more...] about 7 Engaging American Literature Curriculum Choices for Your Homeschool
Hands-On History Homeschool Book: Letters for Freedom
Are you looking for an engaging way to introduce the Civil War to your kids? How about a hands-on book that includes flaps, pull tabs, removable letters and more? Letters for Freedom is an engaging way to get your kids excited about history! About Letters for Freedom Letters for Freedom: The Civil War was published by Innovative Kids, and provides historically accurate letters and … [Read more...] about Hands-On History Homeschool Book: Letters for Freedom
First Language Lessons for The Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise
As a homeschool mom hopefully you will at least once use a curriculum that will leave you with cherished memories. First Language Lessons was one of those programs for me. It is a curriculum that leaves me with warm memories of cuddling with my daughter on the couch as we would do her grammar lessons. Oh, how I miss it even more as I write this review. First Language Lessons for The … [Read more...] about First Language Lessons for The Well-Trained Mind by Jessie Wise
Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book Of Food and Manners for Homeschool
One of my favorite ways to teach is to take a book and put it into action. Last Thanksgiving our family read Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners by Lucille Recht Penner. This book offers so many opportunities for learning. Eating the Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners You could simply read through Eating the Plates each year at Thanksgiving, discussing the … [Read more...] about Eating The Plates: A Pilgrim Book Of Food and Manners for Homeschool
Coding Classes for Kids
In a heavily digitized world, how do we help our kids get a jump on mastering the skills required to keep up? As homeschoolers we have the opportunity to choose the subjects we focus on at every age and stage. Even as early as elementary school we can introduce our kids to the fundamentals of the digital world with fun, educational apps, teaching them to type, and even coding classes for kids. … [Read more...] about Coding Classes for Kids
A Thanksgiving Book List for Your Fall Homeschool Studies
As the leaves begin to change color and prepare to fall, we are looking ahead to the upcoming holidays. Many homeschoolers take the time to include holiday themed studies into their days. Thanksgiving is a big one. I have curated a Thanksgiving book list of some of the very best to help you do just that. Or maybe you just want to have some of them around to read at bedtime or during times when … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Book List for Your Fall Homeschool Studies
5 November Homeschool Family Fun Ideas
November, the month of gratitude, splashed on the scene with brilliant fall colors and thirty opportunities to count blessings daily. With much intention, families can practice an attitude of thanksgiving throughout the month of November in anticipation of the true meaning of the holidays celebrated in December. Here are five November homeschool family fun ideas. November Homeschool Family … [Read more...] about 5 November Homeschool Family Fun Ideas
November Homeschool Celebrations
Brilliant colors and cool, breezy mornings mean autumn has arrived with great fanfare. Continue looking for the splendor of the season throughout the month of November and count blessings every day. Be grateful for the goodness of life and thankful for the fellowship of family and friends. Celebrate November with some of the zany November Homeschool Celebrations below and create a few unique … [Read more...] about November Homeschool Celebrations
Living Books for Art in Your Homeschool
As a Charlotte Mason educator, some of our homeschool time is spent learning about artists and completing picture study, as well as using living books to bring subjects to life. Continuing in Charlotte Mason style, I try to only use living literature in our homeschool. Luckily, I've found several wonderful children's books about artists including the Getting To Know the Great Artist Series and … [Read more...] about Living Books for Art in Your Homeschool
Apologia Science Review Round-Up
If you have been in the homeschooling world for a little bit (or a lot a bit) you have probably heard of Apologia Science. Apologia is a Christian company that offers resources in Bible, Science, Math, Social Studies and World View. And needless to say, they are very popular and widely used resources throughout the homeschool community. Affiliate links are used on this website. Please see our … [Read more...] about Apologia Science Review Round-Up
Writing a Family Mission Statement for Your Homeschool
Something I always recommend to new homeschoolers is to write a family mission statement. The value of a mission statement for a new homeschooling family is irreplaceable. I also strongly believe that Mom and Dad need to sit down apart from each other (or vow not to peek) and write separate lists of what is important to them. Then, convene together and take the time to discuss and learn from each … [Read more...] about Writing a Family Mission Statement for Your Homeschool